Race for Hope DSM
- Date Sat 17th May 2025
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Des Moines, Iowa
- Price $25.00 - $50.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us on Saturday, May 17, 2025, for the inspiring Race for Hope DSM in Des Moines, Polk! This annual event is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for brain tumor research, honoring the brave journey of a local teen diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Since its inception in 2013, Race for Hope DSM has grown tremendously, attracting hundreds of participants and raising over $700,000 for vital research.
This year, participants can choose from various race distances, making it an inclusive event for all fitness levels. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your involvement helps bring our community together to pay tribute to those we’ve lost and celebrate the survivors. Join us in this meaningful event during Brain Tumor Awareness Month, and let's make a difference together!
This year, participants can choose from various race distances, making it an inclusive event for all fitness levels. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your involvement helps bring our community together to pay tribute to those we’ve lost and celebrate the survivors. Join us in this meaningful event during Brain Tumor Awareness Month, and let's make a difference together!
Organiser's Description
Race for Hope DSM is an annual event inspired by a local teen who was diagnosed November 2012, doctors with an inoperable brain tumor. Despite recently having brain surgery, he had an immediate desire to become an advocate. In May 2012, he and his mother attended the Washington, D.C. Race for Hope to raise funds for the National Brain Tumor Society and advocated for more research and funding by meeting with Congress at the White House Head to the Hill event.
The Washington, D.C. Race for Hope was an inspiration to host a similar event in Des Moines with the goal of becoming an annual event during Brain Tumor Awareness month in May to bring awareness to the cause, raise funds for research, bring the community together, pay tribute to those who have passed and celebrate survivors.
Race for Hope DSM launched in May 2013 with 600 participants and raised more than $25,000. Over the past 13 years, Race for Hope DSM has raised more than $700,000 for brain tumor research. The all-volunteer staff prides itself in keeping costs as low as possible in order to maximize proceeds sent to brain tumor organizations.
The Washington, D.C. Race for Hope was an inspiration to host a similar event in Des Moines with the goal of becoming an annual event during Brain Tumor Awareness month in May to bring awareness to the cause, raise funds for research, bring the community together, pay tribute to those who have passed and celebrate survivors.
Race for Hope DSM launched in May 2013 with 600 participants and raised more than $25,000. Over the past 13 years, Race for Hope DSM has raised more than $700,000 for brain tumor research. The all-volunteer staff prides itself in keeping costs as low as possible in order to maximize proceeds sent to brain tumor organizations.
Races
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Kid's Fun Run
Incl. Kids Fun Run T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$25.00
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Race for Hope DSM 2K
Incl. Race for Hope DSM T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$35.00
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Race for Hope DSM 5K
Incl. Race for Hope DSM T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$40.00
Please note, the USATF certification for this course has expired. -
Race for Hope DSM 10.1K
Incl. Race for Hope DSM T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$50.00
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Virtual Participant
Incl. Race for Hope DSM T-Shirt
$35.00
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